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Russia Officially Withdraws From Europe’s Anti-Torture Convention

Russia ratified the anti-torture treaty in 1998, two years after joining the Council of Europe. It announced its decision to withdraw in October 2025.

  • Russia officially withdrew from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture on November 1.
  • Council of Europe reported inspectors visited 450+ detention facilities in Russia over 23 years.
  • Withdrawal follows Russia's 2022 expulsion from the Council of Europe due to Ukraine invasion.

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